This morning, I got up early and made cranberry scones with walnut honey butter to put on them. Then I ironed the linen tablecloth and napkins, got out the china, silver and crystal and set the table. The young wife made smoked chicken and butternut squash hash (I smoked the chicken last week), which I topped with poached eggs. Then we sat down to the same New Year's Day brunch we have enjoyed every year since 1990, accompanied by a nice bottle of Veuve Clicquot. After cleaning up, I took a nap.
Now, I've written my checks for my property and auto taxes due this month, looked up and tallied my year end balances in the various portfolio accounts and checked and formally opened my comprehensive spreadsheet for 2022.
Happy New Year to all!